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This collection contains 4 movies and is almost 1 hour of video.
| Title |
Description |
Duration |
| A message to women 1943 |
Video quality varies from light to dark due to changes in contrast.
See a doctor gently break the news that a young woman has gonorrhea. Watch as the Doctor explains the situation to the girls mother, and see the reaction of the mother, from the "oh, not my daughter", and "there are some things a good girl just doesn't need to know". See a few socialite women join a class of young women on gonorrhea., and syphilis to explain to them about VD so they can help educate the public. With animations showing the attack of the diseases. Includes the discussion of free clinics, and condoms. Focusing on the moral education and hygiene - clean bodies clean minds.
Sound, B&W |
18:40
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| Fight Syphilis 1942 |
Film opens on a parade, where a veteran remembers how he was crippled during WW I, by syphilis. Hear the methods to detect and combat syphilis. See the front lines of the education battle, the easy pick up joints, and dark alleys. Hear some of the charlatans, quacks and snake oil cures. Hear the statistics of the lost days to syphilis in WW I.
Sound, B&W
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9:02
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| 3 Counties against Syphilis 1938 |
This film from the US Public Health Service focuses on the Georgia state pilot program to combat syphilis. Focusing on the rural populations with a mobile clinic. we follow along as they travel and treat the populace. See the house to house follow up , and some midwife training courses.
Sound, B&W |
18:17 |
| VD Rapid Treatment Center 1944 |
This film opens on an aerial view of a typical rapid treatment center for gonorrhea. and syphilis. Comparing the center to other locations that patients are held including jails. We follow "Mary Lou" as she is entered into the center, and undergoes her treatment. From physical examination, and bed rest to interview and job training for rehabilitation, including welding, and beauty school classes. Includes scenes of the weekly show night, put on entirely by the girls, from making costumes, and performing. Watch as the girls all gather for patriotic services. Watch as "Mary Lou" is told that she is well, and that an aircraft company wants to hire her.
Sound, B&W |
9:45 |
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